POLL: Who should partner Lamine Kone in the Tyne-Wear derby?
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is facing a selection dilemma ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby.
With a near full-strength squad to choose from, Allardyce has options to pick from including in central defence with John O'Shea and Younes Kaboul battling for a starting place alongside Lamine Kone.
Who would you start? Take part in our poll here:Kone and Kaboul started at Southampton, with captain O'Shea starting on the bench before coming on as a late sub.
But should he start at St James's Park on Sunday lunchtime? Take part in our poll here: